Productivity tips for your BlackBerry Bold
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This was a presentation I delivered in 2011 to a Sales Team at their National Conference, around how to use the BBM on their BlackBerry productively and cost effectively, instead of SMS or MMS services.
Productivity tips for your BlackBerry Bold
- 1. Sales Conference February 2011
- 2. Sales Conference February 2011 Productivity tips for your BlackBerry Bold 9700 Powered by
- 3. Sales Conference February 2011 BlackBerry Messenger (or BBM for short)
- 4. Sales Conference February 2011 BlackBerry Messenger (or BBM for short) The BlackBerry Messenger uses unique 8 alpha numeric Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) for each individual BlackBerry device, to communicate between devices. It is a secure (you have to be accepted by the other BlackBerry user first, before being able to PIN / BBM) form of text messaging. It is the cheapest form of text messaging, as the BBM service is built into the monthly BlackBerry BIS / BES plan, and does not use data allowances.
- 5. Sales Conference February 2011 The UI of the BBM
- 6. Sales Conference February 2011 Options within BBM
- 7. Sales Conference February 2011 Adding someone to BBM contact list Now if it hasnt already been done, lets add someone to your BBM contacts: 1. Hit Menu, scroll to Invite Contact 1. Select Invite by sending a PIN or email message 1. Type in the recipients PIN & send 1. The recipient will either Accept or decline your invitation. If accepted, you are now ready to BBM
- 8. Sales Conference February 2011 Contd
- 9. Sales Conference February 2011 How the BBM aids Productivity Now in pairs, lets explore how the BBM can be used to: 1. Send a voice note (tip: make sure you have recorded a voice note first. Go to Media > Voice Notes > Record a voice note) 2. Send a picture (tip: make sure you have taken a picture first) 3. Send a file (tip: make sure you have saved a word document first) Now as a group, all together, Craig will: Send a broadcast word message to all of the team Send a broadcast voice note message to all of the team
- 10. Sales Conference February 2011 The Calendar The calendar is available to be viewed in the following formats: Daily view (recommended for managing your time and day) Weekly view (recommended for viewing available times for meetings) Monthly view (longer term strategic planning The following keyboard shortcuts allow you to toggle between the 3 calendar views: d = Daily view w = Weekly view m = Monthly view
- 11. Sales Conference February 2011 Keyboard Shortcuts The BlackBerry has a number of built in keyboard shortcuts, allowing you to quickly commence an action, without having to use the menu function. Note: to use the keyboard shortcuts on your BlackBerry devices home screen, you need to have Dial From Home Screen set to No (in the Phone Application, go Options > General Options). In this setting configuaration, if you want to dial a number, press the Send key first, and then dial your number.
- 12. Sales Conference February 2011 Home Screen keyboard shortcuts are: A Address Book B Browser C Compose a new message D Memo Pad (notes) F Sound Profiles H Help K Lock keyboard L Calendar M Messages N BlackBerry Messenger O Options R Alarm S Search T Task U Calculator V Saved Messages
- 13. Sales Conference February 2011 Email application keyboard shortcuts: C Compose a new message R Reply to a message L Reply to all F Forward message I File highlighted message Q View email address of highlighted contact T Top of the message list B Bottom of the message list N Takes you to the next date P Takes you to the previous date U Takes you to the oldest unread message J Takes you to the next related message K Takes you to the previous related message Space twice Adds a full stop Space in email address Adds the @
- 14. Sales Conference February 2011 Working Sm@rt with BlackBerry If you have a BlackBerry, we have the process for increasing your productivity. We created this class in conjunction with Research In Motion when the worlds largest distributor of BlackBerry devices wanted to train their employees to use this tool more effectively. Graduates of this class maintain increased productivity and enhanced on the job performance by knowing how to match the right process and skill set when using their BlackBerry. What to Expect: A total time management solution that integrates effortlessly with your desktop application Hands on classroom instruction Customisation of your BlackBerry settings: receive what you want, when you want it Integration of Priority Managements proven business processes with your BlackBerry Tricks, tips and processes that will save you time Immediate Benefits: Reduction in double up between your BlackBerry and desktop application Understand where the BlackBerry can work best for you Control over your Blackberry instead of the other way round Less stress when using your BlackBerry Improved work / life balance Quicker and easier access to data Only receive the important information on your BlackBerry that you need whilst away from your desk Increased productivity Program Format: Half-Day session using your BlackBerry with a Priority Management certified Working Sm@rt facilitator Program Tools: Comprehensive 85 page Learning Guide and Resource Manual Enrolment in our monthly Learning Link e-newsletter